New on Hulu This Week: Top Movies & Shows (Aug 10–16, 2026)
August 14, 2026 — 65Nation
Here’s your detailed guide to the best new movies and TV series on Hulu in the US this week (August 10–16, 2026), hand-picked for viewers 65 and up. Below are our top four films and top four shows, each with what it’s about, who’s in it, and why we think you’ll enjoy it.
Top New Movies on Hulu This Week
Next Goal Wins (2023)
New this week · Movie · Added Aug 15
Directed by Taika Waititi, this warm-hearted comedy tells the true story of the American Samoa national soccer team — famous for losing a match 31–0 — and the down-on-his-luck coach (Michael Fassbender) brought in to help them simply score their first-ever goal.
It’s funny, uplifting, and genuinely moving, with a gentle PG-13 tone that makes it a lovely watch for the whole family. One of the easiest feel-good recommendations of the week.
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
New this week · Movie · Added Aug 14
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as Mulder and Scully in this standalone supernatural thriller, brought back together to investigate a former priest who claims to have psychic visions connected to a string of disappearances.
It plays more like a self-contained mystery than a chapter of the series, so you don’t need to remember every episode to follow it. A nostalgic treat for longtime fans, though it has a few grisly moments typical of the franchise.
The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025)
New this week · Movie · Added Aug 14
Director Olivier Assayas adapts Giuliano da Empoli’s best-selling novel, with Jude Law as Vladimir Putin and Paul Dano as a fictional political operative who narrates the rise of modern Russian power from the inside. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival to considerable attention.
This is a serious, dialogue-rich political drama rather than a thriller — rewarding for viewers who follow world affairs and enjoy a thinking-person’s film. (The link opens a where-to-watch page that leads to Hulu.)
Busboys (2026)
New this week · Movie · Added Aug 14
A new comedy featuring David Spade and Theo Von. As a fresh release, plot details are still thin, but the pairing points to light, easygoing laughs rather than anything demanding.
One for an undemanding evening when you’re in the mood to switch off — we’d suggest a quick look at the reviews before settling in. (The link opens a where-to-watch page that leads to Hulu.)
Top New TV Series on Hulu This Week
Say Yes to the Dress (Season 18)
New this week · Series · Added Aug 15
The beloved bridal reality show returns for an eighteenth season at New York’s famous Kleinfeld Bridal, where brides-to-be (and their opinionated families) search for the perfect wedding gown.
It’s the definition of comfort television — warm, low-stakes, and easy to dip in and out of. Perfect company for a relaxed afternoon.
Bakers vs. Fakers (Season 2)
New this week · Series · Added Aug 15
This cheerful baking competition pits trained professional bakers against enthusiastic amateurs (the “fakers”), with the judges trying to guess who’s who as the bakes get more ambitious.
It’s light, good-natured, and pleasant background company — no tension or unpleasantness, just a fun premise and some impressive desserts. (The link opens a where-to-watch page that leads to Hulu.)
Expedition X (Seasons 8–9)
New this week · Series · Added Aug 15
Two seasons of Discovery’s adventurous investigation series arrive at once, following a team as they travel to remote corners of the world to explore legends, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena.
It’s fun and globe-trotting without ever getting too heavy or frightening — a nice pick if you enjoy a bit of armchair adventure and mystery.
Evil Lives Here (Seasons 10 & 19)
New this week · Series · Added Aug 15
This Investigation Discovery true-crime series is told from an unusual and intimate angle: the family members and loved ones who unknowingly lived alongside someone who turned out to be a killer.
It’s gripping and emotional for true-crime fans, but be aware it can be genuinely unsettling given the personal, first-hand accounts. One for viewers who already enjoy the genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s new on Hulu this week?
Between August 10–16, 2026, Hulu US added a strong slate including Next Goal Wins, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, The Wizard of the Kremlin, and returning series such as Say Yes to the Dress and Expedition X.
What’s the best feel-good new movie on Hulu this week?
Next Goal Wins (2023), Taika Waititi’s true-story soccer comedy, is our top uplifting pick and works for the whole family.
Which new Hulu shows are good comfort viewing?
Say Yes to the Dress and Bakers vs. Fakers are both easy, feel-good series — ideal relaxed-afternoon watching.
Last updated: August 14, 2026.
